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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.28, 478.65 and 197.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.28, 478.65 and 197.28 is: 295.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.28 : 478.65 = 197.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.28/478.65 = 197.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.28x = 478.65 × 197.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.28x = 94,428.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,428.81/319.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.76

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